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• served for a cumulative period of eighteen (18) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘R’ and/or Senior Assistant Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘Q’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour Relations or Industrial Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management or Development or Planning, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration or International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than least six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• professional competence and be thoroughly conversant with labour administration, labour laws and international labour organisation and internal organisation of migration instruments, and the ability to integrate them to Kenya Vision 2030.

Responsibilities

The Senior Deputy Commissioner for Labour shall be responsible to the Labour Secretary/Commissioner. Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• initiate formulation of labour policies and programmes;
• implementing departmental policies and programmes on the administration and enforcement of the Labour Laws;
• handling matters related to International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Organization for Migration(IOM), East Africa Community (EAC), African Union (AU), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) on matters related to Labour;
• liaising with social partners, other arms of Government and relevant agencies on all labour related issues;
• advising on negotiation and consultative machinery on social dialogue between employer and employee relations;
• advising on desirable measures to be taken for creation of employment opportunities, maintenance of industrial peace and development of Labour Market information systems for employment promotion;
• responsible for overseeing the financial and assets management of the department;
• providing overall supervision, training and development of departmental staff; and
• facilitating implementation of departmental programmes and policies on the administration and enforcement of the Labour Laws.

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• served for a cumulative perid of eighteen (18) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Deputy Commissioner for Labour ,Job Group ‘S’ and/or Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘R’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour Relations or Industrial Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management or Development or Planning, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than least six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• professional competence and be thoroughly conversant with Labour Administration, Labour Laws and International Labour Organisation and Internal Organisation of Migration Instruments, and the ability to integrate them to Kenya Vision 2030.

Responsibilities

The Commissioner for Labour will head the labour Department and will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for its effective and efficient management and administration of the Labour function. Specific duties and responsibilities include;

• formulating programmes and policies on the administration and enforcement of the Labour Laws;
• settlement of industrial disputes through the enforcement of labour laws to maintain harmonious industrial relations within the country;
• creating awareness among the working community regarding labour laws;
• promoting social dialogue to establish industrial peace in the country;
• implementing labour standards relevant to the trades;
• enforcement of laws pertaining to the security and employment of children;
• liaising with international organizations, local institutions and other Government departments in regard tomatters relating to Labour; and
• initiating ratification of International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Organization for Migration(IOM), East Africa Community (EAC), African Union (AU), World Trade Organisation (WTO), Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) on matters related to Labour.

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• served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, an aggregate of at least three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior Assistant Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘Q’ and /or Assistant Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a bachelors degree in any of the following discipIines:- Human Resource Management/Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics; Labour Relations or Industrial Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management/Development/Planning, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration or International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• professional competence and be conversant with labour administration, labour laws, and have a clear understanding of the labour policies, programmes, objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities

• guiding and supervising the preparation of papers on government policies, strategies and programs on labour administration;
• identifying opportunities in the labour market;
• developing strategic plans for the department;
• coordinating preparation of departmental budget estimates and analysis of financial returns
• providing consultancy and technical guidance on labour issues;
• collecting and providing information on government policies for labour promotion and development;
• providing training, consultancy and extension services on labour issues.
• referring disputes to the Industrial Court;
• co-ordinating Trade Union elections and maintaining records of elections; and
• vetting of Collective Bargaining Agreements to ensure their consistency with the law

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• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Commissioner for Labour, Job Group ‘P’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines- Human Resource Management Planning/Development, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics; Labour Relations or Industrial Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Development, Planning, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics, Labour and Development Studies, Public Administration, International Relations from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence, managerial and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• initiating and implementing labour policies and programmes;
• coordinating staff training matters;
• coordinating field services;
• ensuring proper and effective functioning of the National Labour Board and Wages Council;
• coordinating the attestation of foreign contracts of employment;
• vetting and recommending issuance of work permits; and
• participating in the coordination of International LabourOrganisation (lLO) , International- Organization of Immigration (lOM), African Union (AU) – (Labour and Social Affairs Commission), East African Community (EAC) meetings and Conferences.

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• served for a cumulative period of eighteen (18) years, of which an aggregate of at least three (3) years must have been in the grade of Director of Productivity, Job Group ‘S’ and/or Deputy Director, Productivity Job Group ‘R’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Engineering, Education, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, or any other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, Education, Environmental Science, Human Resource Development/Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or nay other relevant Social Sciences from a recognized institution;
• a valid registration and membership to relevant professional body (where applicable);
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• a thorough understanding and appreciation of dynamics of the productivity movement nationally, regionally and globally; and
• shown outstanding professional and executive capability in coordinating productivity improvements at organizational, sectoral and national level, matched with proper appreciation of the country’s productivity management needs and strategies of meeting them.

Responsibilities

• overseeing the formulation and implementation of national productivity policies, strategies and programmes;
• identifying and evaluating opportunities for the country’s regional and global competitiveness;
• building awareness on productivity mindset;
• coordinating the mobilization of resources for productivity programmes and projects;
• ensuring the establishment and maintenance of productivity data bank;
• ensuring productivity mainstreaming in national projects and programmes; and
• providing strategic leadership and policy direction on productivity issues;
• coordination, preparation and implementation of the Centre’s strategic objectives, performance appraisal systems and performance contracts;
• overseeing the financial and asset management issues of the Centre;
• instituting operational accountability; and
• overall supervision, control, discipline, recruitment, training and development of the Centre’s staff.

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• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director of Productivity, Job Group ‘P’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Engineering, Education, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental Science, Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, or any other relevant Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Economics, Commerce, Accounts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Development, Education, Environmental Science, Human Resource Development/Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or any relevant Social Sciences from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a valid registration and membership to relevant professional body (where applicable);
• a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• developed and implemented comprehensive productivity improvement programmes in an organization/enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the formulation of Productivity oriented policies for specific sectors of the economy;
• Implementing productivity studies and diagnostic surveys;
• Guiding the development and deployment of organizational strategic/corporate plans;
• Managing the activities of several productivity development teams; and
• Overseeing staff development

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• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, National Human Resource Planning and Development, Job Group ‘Q’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields:- Human Resource Management/Planning/Development, Education, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information Technology/Management Information Systems, Social Science or Law from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Education, Demography, Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management/Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information Management Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics, Development/Entrepreneurship Studies or Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• clear understanding of the National Development Goals, Vision 2030 Millennium Development Goals and the role of Human Resource Planning in achievement of the same; and
• demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

• developing and maintaining an efficient Labour Market Information System (LMIS);
• establishing a National Occupational Classification System (NOCS) and its review, monitoring and restructuring;
• undertaking regular Human Resource/Labour force surveys and studies at national and sectoral leels and publication of reports emanating there from;
• designing and refining policy and programme options for Human Resource development in the country;
• developing , harmonizing and evaluating human resource development activities;
• monitoring and vetting operations and performance of the private human resource development and consultancy agencies to ensure competency and credibility;
• developing and maintaining national long-term skills development strategies for the country;
• guiding education and training providers to align their programmes to the changes in the labour market;
• assisting various sectors and other stakeholders to determine their training needs;
• identifying implications of labour market trends on skills development;
• identifying gaps and deficiencies in available skills in the labour market; and
• disseminating information on research findings to the specific sectors on a regular basis

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• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Director, National Human Resource Planning and Development, Job Group ‘P’ or in a relevant and comparable position in the public service;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Human Resource Management/Planning/Development, Education, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Applied Statistics, Demography, Sociology, Information Technology/Management Information Systems, Social Science or Law from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- Education, Demography, Sociology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management/Planning/Development, Applied Statistics, Information Management Systems, Labour Economics, Curriculum Development, Economics, Development/Entrepreneurship Studies or Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) or its equivalent qualification form a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating and harmonizing of training and other Human Resource Development activities in identified sectors of the economy;
• Identifying training needs assessment, determining and reviewing policies and programmes relating to training and other human resources development activities;
• Administering, managing and efficiently operating the Human Resource planning functions; and
• Overseeing the development of a National Occupational Classification System (NOCS)
• Initiating of National Human Resource Development plans;
• Designing, implementing and evaluating Human Resource development programmes to meet specific Human Resource demands; and
• Evaluating the labour market situation in the economy to determine any deficiencies and supply/demand gaps in skills.

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• served for a cumulative period of fifteen (15) years, an aggregate of at least three(3) of which must have been in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Laboratory Services, Job Group ‘Q’ and /or Assistant Director, Laboratory Services, Job Group ‘P’, or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Analytical/Applied Chemistry, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Food Science and Technology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in any of the followingdisciplines:- Biological sciences, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Public Health, Biotechnology , Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Food Science and Technology, Epidemiology, Industrial Science, Environmental Chemistry, Epidemiology and Disease Control, Biomedical Sciences, Infection and Disease Control, Population Health or Forensic Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
• attended Strategic Leadership Development Program in a recognized institution; and
• shown outstanding managerial capabilities and demonstrated a high degree of professional competence required in managing laboratory services

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:

• formulating, implementing and reviewing policies, strategies and regulations of laboratory programmes;
• coordinating, mentoring and evaluation of provision of laboratory programmes/ projects;
• implementing policies, strategies and regulations;
• coordinating implementation of work plans and Departmental budgets
• implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards.
• overseeing matters related to laboratory services and undertaking capacity building and performance management in the Department; and
• liaising with relevant committees.